Geography Unit 1

Hannah is curious about why cities are built near rivers, how mountains affect weather, and why people live in different parts of the world. What is she studying?

• Plants and animals

• The Earth, its people, places, and the 'why of where'

• Weather only

• Math and science

Answer explanation

Geography is the study of the Earth, its people, and places, focusing on understanding the relationships and reasons behind their locations, which is captured in the phrase 'the why of where'.

Emma is planning a trip and wants to know, 'Where is the Grand Canyon located?'

Which theme of geography is she using?

• Region

• Movement

• Location

• Place

Answer explanation

The theme of geography that asks 'Where is it?' is 'Location'. It focuses on the specific position of a place on the Earth's surface, distinguishing it from other themes like Region, Movement, and Place.

Charlotte is studying a region and wants to learn about its mountains, rivers, climate, and culture. Which theme of geography is she focusing on?

• Place

• Movement

• Location

• HEI

Answer explanation

The theme of geography that encompasses mountains, rivers, climate, and culture is 'Place'. It refers to the physical and human characteristics that define a specific location.

Liam notices that people in his city build houses on stilts to protect against flooding and plant drought-resistant crops during dry seasons. Which theme of geography describes how people depend on, adapt to, or change the environment?

• Region

• HEI

• Location

• Movement

Answer explanation

The theme of Geography that describes how people depend on, adapt to, or change the environment is Human-Environment Interaction (HEI). This theme focuses on the relationships between humans and their surroundings.

Abigail is using a map to plan her road trip. She notices lines that run east-west but help her measure how far north or south she is traveling. What are these lines called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Answer explanation

Lines that run east-west are called latitude. They measure the distance north and south of the Equator, which is at 0 degrees latitude. Longitude lines run north-south, measuring east and west.

Olivia is planning a trip and wants to visit places in both hemispheres divided by the Equator. The Equator splits the Earth into which two hemispheres?

• Eastern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• Up and Down

• Hot and Cold

Answer explanation

The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, marking the latitude of 0 degrees. This is the correct answer, as the other options do not accurately describe the division created by the Equator.

Scarlett is learning about geography in school. Her teacher asks her which two hemispheres the Prime Meridian splits the Earth into. What should Scarlett answer?

• Eastern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• East and South

• North and West

Answer explanation

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. It is the reference line for longitude, with locations east of it in the Eastern Hemisphere and those west in the Western Hemisphere.

Ava is planning a trip and wants to visit every continent in the world at least once. How many continents does Ava need to include in her travel plans?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Answer explanation

There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. Therefore, the correct answer is seven.

Abigail is planning a trip and wants to find a map that shows borders, countries, and cities. Which type of map should she use?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

• Globe

Answer explanation

A political map specifically shows borders, countries, and cities, making it the correct choice. In contrast, a physical map focuses on terrain features, while thematic maps emphasize specific data.

Scarlett is planning a hiking trip and wants to find a map that shows landforms like mountains and rivers. Which map should she use?

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

• Diagram

Answer explanation

A Physical Map displays natural features such as mountains, rivers, and valleys, making it the correct choice for showing landforms. In contrast, a Political Map focuses on boundaries and cities.